colonial

• Relatif au contrôle ou à l'influence dominante d'une nation sur un pays, un territoire ou un peuple dépendant, ou qui en découle.

Relating to the control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people.

1. Relating to coloniesB2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies, especially those established by European powers.

   relatif aux colonies

   • The colonial architecture in the city reflects its European past.
   • Colonial powers often exploited local resources.
   • The museum has a large collection of colonial artifacts.

   Synonymesdependentimperialoverseasterritorial

2. Historical periodB2formal

   Relating to the period when a country was a colony.

   Période coloniale

   • Colonial America was shaped by British rule.
   • The colonial era ended with the country's independence.
   • Colonial history is a complex and often painful subject.

3. Style or designB2formal

   Relating to a style of architecture, furniture, or design that originated in the colonial period.

   Style colonial

   • They live in a beautiful colonial-style house.
   • Colonial furniture is known for its simplicity and elegance.
   • The hotel is decorated in a colonial theme.

• Personne qui vit dans une colonie ou qui en est originaire, ainsi que produit ou style caractéristique de la période coloniale.

A noun referring to a person who lives in or is from a colony, or a product or style characteristic of a colonial period.

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1. Inhabitant of a colonyB2formal

   A person who lives in or is from a colony, especially a settler.

   habitant d'une colonie

   • The colonials built new towns along the coast.
   • Many colonials brought their own customs to the new land.
   • The colonials traded goods with the indigenous people.

   Synonymescolonistcolonizerpioneersettler